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    Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake


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    List of Ingredients




    Topping
    1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
    5 tablespoons butter, chilled
    1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

    Cheesecake
    1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
    3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
    3/4 cup sugar
    5 large eggs
    6 tablespoons butter, melted
    3 (8.00 ounces) packages cream cheese, room temperature
    1/2 cup whipping cream
    1 can pumpkin puree
    1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon cloves

    Recipe



    1. For topping: Place sugar in small bowl; add butter and cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal.
    2. Stir in pecans and set aside.
    3. For cheesecake: Blend crumbs,
    4. Press into bottom and up sides of 9 inch diameter springform pan.
    5. Chill.
    6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (165C).
    7. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
    8. Mix in white and brown sugars.
    9. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until fluffy.
    10. Blend in pumpkin, cream and spices.
    11. Pour into crust.
    12. Bake until centre no longer moves when pan is shaken, about 1 = hours.
    13. Sprinkle topping over cheesecake.
    14. Bake 15 minutes longer.
    15. Cool.
    16. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    (can be prepared 2 days before serving).

 

 

 


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